New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

William Harold Bovers

Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1983
Admitted
43
Years in bar
1888890
NY reg #

The record in one line

William Harold Bovers has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

43 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington And Lee University School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1983
43 years
Law school
Washington And Lee University School Of Law
85.8% active rate
Registration
1888890
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

William Harold Bovers has carried New York bar registration 1888890 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Washington and Lee University School of Law (358 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 43 years, William Harold Bovers has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

William Harold Bovers's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

43 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

43 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026

How William compares to fellow Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni

Among the 309 Washington And Lee University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, William Harold Bovers is longer-tenured than 99%.

43 years vs. Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 309 NY-registered alumni of this school

43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 309 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026

Washington And Lee University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Washington And Lee University School Of Law's 358 alumni in the New York register, 85.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%85.8%
Washington And Lee University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1983 admission class today

Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

67.1%67.2%67.3%67.4%67.5% Statewide, all years1983 class 67.2% 67.4% ▲ +0.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1983 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1888890
Year Admitted
1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Phone
(917) 763-2799

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

William Harold Bovers's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for William Harold Bovers with the closest admission year to 1983. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

William Harold Bovers's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is William Bovers licensed?

William Bovers is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was William Harold Bovers admitted to the bar?

William Harold Bovers's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.

Where did William Harold Bovers go to law school?

William Harold Bovers attended Washington and Lee University School of Law.

Is William Harold Bovers in good standing?

Yes, William Harold Bovers holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.